2027: Atiku, David Mark, Secondus, other PDP leaders meet, urge opposition parties to join coalition

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, and other PDP leaders met on July 1, 2025, to discuss forming a coalition with other opposition parties to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The meeting, attended by notable PDP figures like Uche Secondus, Sule Lamido, Aminu Tambuwal, and Liyel Imoke, aimed to strengthen coalition talks and unite opposition parties.

By Rhalialt Arhuoizah

*Key Points:*

- *Coalition Objective*: Unite opposition parties to defeat the APC in 2027, focusing on national unity, democracy, national security, economy, and anti-corruption.
- *PDP's Role*: The PDP leaders emphasized their party's structure, history, and experience making it suitable to lead the charge, but it needs to rebuild and align with like-minded forces.
- *Potential Partners*: Discussions are ongoing with parties like the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), with possible involvement from prominent figures like Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi.
- *Call to Action*: The PDP leaders urged well-meaning party members and patriotic Nigerians to join the coalition, emphasizing the need for strategic partnerships to build a stronger opposition .

The meeting highlights the growing efforts among opposition parties to form a united front against the APC, with potential implications for Nigeria's 2027 general elections .